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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.71, 13,293.06 and 2,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.71, 13,293.06 and 2,622.58 is: 3,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.71 : 13,293.06 = 2,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.71/13,293.06 = 2,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.71x = 13,293.06 × 2,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.71x = 34,862,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,862,113.29/8,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.69

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